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In this final issue of CODA Connect for 2025, we spotlight our newest partner Resource17, provide the latest CEO's note, share our latest webinars and podcast episodes, and provide you the latest decommissioning research updates from the NDRI.
CODA's Growing Partner Network
CODA is proud to welcome Resource17 as part of our partnership program.
Join CODA’s Partnership Program
CODA’s Partnership Program enables companies of all sizes in the decommissioning value chain to make modest financial contributions and become partners with CODA. Our partners receive access to full versions of our Forward Outlook and Waste Facilities databases, reports, studies, their associated materials and more.
Decommissioning Another Year
A NOTE FROM CODA CEO
FRANCIS NORMAN
Well, here we are again, about to decommission another calendar year and shortly welcome in 2026. It has been another big 12 months for the Australian decommissioning industry, with significant progress in across several major projects under execution around the country. It has also been a year with plenty to celebrate and learn from.
As I reflect on the state of decommissioning in Australia, what I see is an industry moving from emergence toward execution maturity. Five years ago, as activity was starting to take shape, there was a lot of uncertainty, around scope, timing, uncertainty around access to skills and technologies and regulations. One by one, these uncertainties are resolving. Scopes are much clearer now, particularly in terms of what must be removed and how. Project timescales are becoming better understood as learnings are captured and reflected in future plans. Skills and technology are becoming less of an obstacle, both through locally developed solutions and the arrival of technologies from around the globe, and, while there remain gaps and opportunities for new and emerging solutions, we now have options for most of our needs. While still a complex web to navigate, regulations are becoming better understood by all parties.
2025 had a lot of positives to reflect on, wells were plugged, platforms and vessels removed from service, and significant volumes of other infrastructure were also decommissioned. We are definitely moving ahead with the necessary work.
2026 has all the makings of another big year. I hope everyone takes the opportunity over the festive season to spend time with family and, in quieter moments, reflect on learnings from across the industry. What can we collectively do better in 2026 than we did in 2025, so that we continue to deliver even stronger outcomes, with a sustained focus on safety and quality of work.
- Francis Norman, CEO & Managing Director
Partner Spotlight: Resource17
Workforce Solutions for Complex Decommissioning Projects
Resource17 provides highly skilled, compliant personnel for every stage of a decommissioning project, delivering reliable workforce, mobilisation, and payroll solutions for technically demanding, schedule-critical environments.
With nearly 35 years of global experience in large-scale personnel mobilisation, Resource17 connects clients with both blue- and white-collar talent, from project engineers, HSE professionals, and decommissioning planners to heavy-lift crews, riggers, scaffolders, and full shutdown workforces. Whether a project requires a single expert or 150+ contractors mobilised at short notice, Resource17 is structured to deliver efficiently and reliably.
Rapid Mobilisation and Compliance
A standout feature is their rapid visa and mobilisation capability. Thanks to long-standing relationships with UK authorities, Resource17 can secure short-term subclass 400 visas in days, not months, giving operators access to top-tier British talent exactly when it is needed. The team handles all compliance, documentation, and travel logistics, allowing project leaders to focus on execution rather than administration.
Supporting Project Continuity
Cash-flow stability is another critical advantage. Resource17’s compliant payroll model ensures contractors are paid promptly from the UK while offering flexible credit terms to clients. This provides a practical funding bridge, helping projects maintain momentum even when internal payment cycles are restrictive.
From talent sourcing and verification to mobilisation, payroll, and HSE compliance, every element of Resource17’s service is designed to reduce risk and increase certainty for decommissioning teams.
Australian Expansion
With major clients across the UK, APAC, and the Middle East, Resource17 is now expanding in Australia. The leadership team will be in Perth in March 2026 to meet with operators, EPCs, and decommissioning specialists to discuss upcoming projects and partnership opportunities.
For organisations preparing for near-term or multi-year decommissioning work, Resource17 provides the personnel, capability, and reliability needed to deliver safely and efficiently.
More Information
For more information on the services Resource17 can provide, please visit their website.
Offshore Decommissioning Reforms Consultation
The Department of Industry, Science and Resources has opened consultation on proposed reforms to strengthen decommissioning and financial assurance arrangements for the offshore oil and gas industry.
This consultation seeks feedback on:
- the existing decommissioning framework in Australia
- lessons from international and onshore frameworks
- proposed areas for reform
- how these reforms could apply to decommissioning arrangements for greenhouse gas storage.
Submissions are open until 13 January 2026.
You can read the consultation paper and have your say via the consultation hub.
CODA Engages With Victorian MPs on Decommissioning
CODA CEO Dr Francis Norman recently travelled to Victoria to provide evidence at the first public hearings of the Victorian Parliament’s inquiry into decommissioning of oil and gas infrastructure. The inquiry has received more than 160 submissions and brings together perspectives from academia, industry, environmental groups and community stakeholders.
Presenting in person allowed for deeper engagement with committee members, including extended discussion over key issues such as infrastructure typologies, timelines, costs, regulatory responsibilities, wells and potential leakage, and the interaction between state and federal jurisdictions. There was strong interest in the role of ports, employment opportunities, and Victoria’s potential to support recycling and materials recovery from decommissioning activities.
Francis emphasised the importance of well-resourced regulators, clear and timely decision-making, strong interstate and federal coordination, and a balanced, holistic approach to financial assurance.
Full transcripts are now available on the Inquiry website.
CODA Presented With Early Adopter Recognition Award
We were recently presented with an Early Adopter Recognition Award by Jake Stride, CEO at rahd·AI.
CODA engaged rahd·AI to support the development of our Forward Outlook tool, enabling us to gather and analyse publicly available offshore decommissioning data and present it through a single, easy-to-use interface.
Jake and the rahd·AI team took on the challenge and successfully delivered a capability that hadn’t previously existed in the global decommissioning landscape. As an organisation that’s committed to supporting innovations that strengthen the decommissioning industry, we’re pleased to have played a role in rahd·AI’s early development journey, and are extremely happy with the outcomes achieved through this collaboration.
A publicly available version of the Forward Outlook that is powered by rahd·AI, can be found on our website.
CODA Partners Win Awards
CODA extends its congratulations to two partners recently recognised through industry awards.
BISN
BiSN won the 2025 Department of Mines, Petroleum and Exploration Golden Gecko Award for Environmental Excellence, which recognises leading practice and innovation in environmental management.
Its entry, Alternative Means of Compliance using Bismuth-Based Alloys for Well Plug and Abandonment, was recognised for the innovative Wel-Lok™ technology, which supports long-term environmental protection by delivering permanent gas-tight barriers during well abandonment.
HAYES METALS
Hayes Metals was named runner-up for the Rio Tinto Growth Innovation Award at the 2025 WA Innovators of the Year Awards.
The WA Innovators of the Year Awards recognise innovative and entrepreneurial individuals, businesses and creative minds whose work benefits the broader Western Australian community.
Latest Webinars & Podcasts
Webinar: Waste Disposal Opportunities in Brazil & Australia
Webinar with Conids - Conselho Interdisciplinar, where presenters explore waste disposal and recycling pathways in the context of subsea decommissioning in Brazil and Australia. This session outlines the current landscape in both countries, highlight shared challenges, and identify the most promising opportunities for cooperation.
Podcast: Global Subsea Decommissioning Lessons With Centurion
In this episode, CODA CEO Francis Norman speaks with Brett Phillips, Subsea Manager at Centurion - Asia Pacific Region, about the company’s growing role in subsea decommissioning across Australia and internationally.
Podcast: 2025 - A Year of Progress for CODA & Decommissioning
In this final episode of the year, Pawel Rybczynski, Brand and Communications Lead at CODA, is joined by Francis Norman, CEO of CODA, to reflect on 2025 and what it has meant for the Australian decommissioning industry.
You Might Be Interested In
EXA Energy Exchange Australia
10-12 MAR 2026, PERTH - AUSTRALIA
Energy Exchange Australia (EXA), formerly AOG, returns 10–12 March 2026 at the Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre.
D&A AUS 2026
23-24 JUN 2026, PERTH - AUSTRALIA
CODA will be once again partnering with Offshore Network to bring the conference to The Crown, Perth on 23-24 June 2026.
Speaking, sponsorship and attendance opportunities are now open. Get in touch with Erin Fox via efox@offsnet.com to secure you space.
NDRI (National Decommissioning Research Initiative) Update
The NDRI continues to do important research to better understand the impacts of decommissioning oil and gas structures on the Australian marine environment.
Happy Holidays From the NDRI
A NOTE FROM NDRI PROGRAM DIRECTOR RENAE LARSEN
As we wrap up the year, I would like to sincerely thank everyone who has contributed to and supported the NDRI throughout 2025.
It's been a year of meaningful progress and I am grateful for the time, expertise and constructive engagement shared across our industry, research and regulatory communities.
Our collective efforts continue to strengthen the science needed to support informed decision-making for offshore decommissioning in Australia. However, there is still much more to achieve in this space, and the value of continued collaboration and curiosity remains central to the program.
Looking ahead to 2026, the NDRI remains committed to delivering practical, high-quality science outcomes that respond to both existing and emerging decommissioning priorities and are genuinely useful for decision-makers.
Thank you again for your ongoing support. Wishing you and your loved ones a safe and restful festive season.
- Renae Larsen, Program Director
